Postdoctoral position in Yeast Evolutionary Genomics at the University of Stockholm, Sweden The Stelkens Lab is hiring a highly motivated person for a 2-year fully funded postdoc position. Research topics include but are not limited to 1) test for parallel climate adaptations in yeast from Europe and South America, 2) describe the genetic architecture of thermal traits, 3) test for the evolution of pathogenicity as a by-product of thermotolerance, and 4) use data-driven predictive modelling to identify key drivers of thermal adaptation. The selected candidate will use the powerful microbial model system budding yeast (Saccharomyces spp.), experimental evolution, and cutting-edge genomic tools to study evolutionary processes. We are looking for candidates with a strong interest in evolutionary biology, ideally with some experience in experimental evolution and/or molecular, population, and quantitative genetics. Prior training in yeast cultivation, statistics, and programming (e.g. R, Python) is a plus. Applicants should be independent thinkers, well-organized, good communicators, and happy to work in an international team. Applicants are required to hold a PhD degree. The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. The work will mostly be lab-based but may include some fieldwork. There is flexibility within the project for the postdoc to develop their own projects. The successful candidate will receive a salary and full social benefits. Work environment: Stockholm University is located four metro stops from the centre of Stockholm, one of the most beautiful and dynamic capital cities of Europe. SU is home to a vibrant scientific community, including the Science for Life Laboratory and the Swedish Museum of Natural History. Sweden is a free and open society, and strives to be one of the worlds most innovative and research-intensive nations. We enjoy a respected system of democracy and individual rights, free health care, freedom of speech, a free press, the right to scrutinize those in power, and access to beautiful nature. Most Swedes speak English. We recommend reading relevant literature to prepare your application (e.g. doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2423262122 , doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msac242 , doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1011154 , doi.org/10.1093/evolinnean/kzae023 ). Application: Use the official Stockholm University job portal to submit your formal application, including a statement of motivation, relevant expertise, your CV, and the contact details of at least two references. Link to application portal with more details is here: https://su.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:841228/ Start date: Start date October 2025 or as per agreement. Application deadline: 15. August 2025 Informal enquiries to Rike Stelkens: rike.stelkens@zoologi.su.se Rike Stelkens Associate Professor Yeast Evolutionary Genomics Department of Zoology Stockholm University, Sweden email: rike.stelkens@zoologi.su.se tel: +46 (0) 816 4223 lab website: stelkenslab.com Rike Stelkens (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)